Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
- 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
- Released March 2010
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Released October 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX1R

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX1R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 6 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony RX1R II
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
RX1R II | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | March 2010 | More modern by 67 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX1R II
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1R II is 85 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1R II.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will offer you greater detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-03-18 | 2015-10-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 14cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 507 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $349 | $3,300 |